Presenter Tess Daly is the well-known face of Strictly Come Dancing, alongside Claudia Winkleman, and she is loved by many. However, you might be surprised to find out her real name.
The presenter was not born Tess Daly but instead given the first name Helen when she was born in March 1969. Her full name is Helen Elizabeth Daly and she very quickly changed to Tess early in her career.
Tess started as a model, after being scouted at the age of 17 while waiting for her sister outside McDonald's in Manchester. At the time there was another model in the industry also named Helen Daly and Tess was advised to change her name.
